Which of these restorative materials will appear the most radiopaque on a dental radiograph?

A) Post and core
B) Composite
C) Porcelain
D) Gutta-percha


A
Explanation: A) A post and core restoration is metal and therefore will attenuate more of the x-ray beam, resulting in a more radiopaque appearance.
B) A post and core restoration is metal and therefore will attenuate more of the x-ray beam, resulting in a more radiopaque appearance.
C) A post and core restoration is metal and therefore will attenuate more of the x-ray beam, resulting in a more radiopaque appearance.
D) A post and core restoration is metal and therefore will attenuate more of the x-ray beam, resulting in a more radiopaque appearance.

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